8G ELA Communication RubricCreated by Adrienne Child
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| 1. Standard Not Met | 2. Approaching Standard | 3. Standard Met | 4. Exceeding Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L.8.6 - LanguageAcquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. | Struggled to acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; struggled to gather vocabulary knowledge to support comprehension or expression. | With support, acquired and accurately used general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gathered vocabulary knowledge that somewhat supported comprehension or expression. | Acquired and accurately used general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gathered vocabulary knowledge to appropriately support comprehension or expression. | Acquired and accurately used complex academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gathered vocabulary knowledge to expertly support comprehension or expression. |
RI.8.4 - Reading: Informational TextDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. | Struggled to identify the meanings of words or phrases in the text, including metaphors and symbolism as well as suggested and technical meanings. Struggled to identify similarities or references to other texts. | Identified the metaphors and symbolism in a text but did not explain the suggested meanings. Struggled to accurately identify the technical meaning of words and phrases. Identified similarities or references to other texts. | Explained the symbolic and metaphorical meanings of words and phrases in the text AND explained the feelings and meanings the text suggests. Explained the technical meanings of words and phrases in the text as well as how similarities or references to other texts affect the text. | Evaluated and clearly explained the most important symbolic and metaphorical meanings of words and phrases in the text as well as the technical meanings. Clearly explained and evaluated the most important connotations and suggested meanings. Evaluated how similarities or references to other texts impact the meaning and tone. |
SL.8.1 - Speaking and ListeningEngage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. | Was not prepared, did not participate in the discussion, OR did not acknowledge ideas presented by others. | Was somewhat prepared for discussions and referred to the text. Followed guidelines set for the discussion and followed goals and roles. Asked and responded to ideas contributed by others. | Was prepared for discussions and referred to evidence in the text. Followed guidelines set for the discussion and decision making. Helped set and track goals and roles. Asked, responded to, and reviewed ideas contributed by others. | Was very well prepared for discussions and referred to specific evidence in the text. With peers, helped set and track rules, roles, and goals. Asked, responded to, and reviewed diverse ideas contributed by others. |
W.8.9.B - WritingSupport analysis, reflection, and research by delineating and evaluating the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. | Struggled to support analysis, reflection, and research by outlining the argument in a text including the claims supporting the argument. | Support analysis, reflection, and research by outlining and explaining the argument and specific claims in a text. Explained the reasoning behind the arguments and identified relevant evidence. Struggled to identify evidence that was not relevant. | Support analysis, reflection, and research by outlining and evaluating the argument and specific claims in a text. Evaluated whether the reasoning was sound and the evidence was relevant. Identified evidence that was not relevant to the claims in the text. | Support analysis, reflection, and research by outlining and evaluating the argument and specific claims in a text. Explained where the argument could be improved. Evaluated whether the reasoning behind the argument makes sense. Explained whether the evidence was relevant and sufficient to support the claims. Identified evidence that was not relevant to the argument and specific claims in a text and evaluated the impact on the text as a whole. |